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Munich itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · GermanyOctober–May

Days
7
Stops
33
Per day
≈ €99
First stop
09:00

By TripWalkers · Updated:

Short answer

The TripWalkers Munich itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 33 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:

  1. Day 1 Marienplatz and the Altstadt
  2. Day 2 Residenz and the Englischer Garten
  3. Day 3 Nymphenburg and Olympiapark

Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 5 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about €99 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).

Day 1 · 10:30–20:00

Marienplatz and the Altstadt

  1. Landmark

    Marienplatz

    Glockenspiel at 11:00 (and 12:00, plus 17:00 in summer); the Neues Rathaus tower lift costs 6 EUR.

    Free

  2. Culture

    Frauenkirche

    Cathedral with twin onion-domed towers; look for the Devil's Footprint.

    Free

  3. Food

    Viktualienmarkt

    Food market since 1807; try Weisswurst (tradition says eat it before noon), Obazda and the beer garden.

    ≈ €15 per person

  4. Culture

    Asamkirche

    Rococo church on Sendlinger Strasse.

    Free
  5. 4 h · travel, break, free time

  6. Food

    Hofbräuhaus München

    Beer hall dating from 1589; Mass of beer, Schweinshaxe (roast pork knuckle) and a brass band, sharing long tables with locals.

    ≈ €25 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Augustiner BräustubenThe brewery's own hall; a local alternative to the Hofbräuhaus.
  • Peterskirche Alter Peter Tower306 steps up; views over Marienplatz, an alternative to the Frauenkirche.

Day 2 · 09:30–16:30

Residenz and the Englischer Garten

  1. Culture

    Munich Residenz

    Wittelsbach palace; see the Antiquarium, the treasury and the Cuvilliés Theatre.

    ≈ €10 per person

  2. Nature

    Hofgarten

    Palace garden with a Diana temple.

    Free

  3. Landmark

    Eisbachwelle

    River-wave surfers in the middle of the city, all year round.

    Free

  4. Food

    Chinesischer Turm Biergarten

    Beer garden by the Chinese pagoda in the Englischer Garten; you can bring your own food. Try Brezn (pretzel) and Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick).

    ≈ €18 per person

  5. Nature

    Englischer Garten Monopteros

    A winter walk; the Seehaus on the lakeshore and the park under snow.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Seehaus im Englischen GartenLakeside restaurant.
  • Alte PinakothekDürer, Rubens, Rembrandt; 1 EUR on Sundays, a good swap for the park when it rains.

Day 3 · 09:30–17:00

Nymphenburg and Olympiapark

  1. Culture

    Nymphenburg Palace

    Baroque summer palace; see the Gallery of Beauties and the Amalienburg. The park is free.

    ≈ €15 per person

  2. Nature

    Nymphenburg Palace Park

    Canals and pavilions, with swans.

    Free

  3. Food

    Schlosscafé im Palmenhaus

    Greenhouse café; lunch in the palace park.

    ≈ €15 per person
  4. 45 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Nature

    Olympiapark

    The tent roofs of the 1972 Olympics; the Olympiaturm viewing platform costs 13 EUR.

    Free

  6. Culture

    BMW Welt and Museum

    BMW Welt is free, the museum costs 10 EUR; next to Olympiapark.

    ≈ €10 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Olympiaturm RestaurantRevolving tower restaurant.
  • Pinakothek der ModerneModern art and design; an alternative to BMW.

Day 4 · 09:00–19:00

Dachau and Schwabing

  1. Culture

    Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial

    45 minutes by S2 and bus; memorial at the first concentration camp. Free entry, audio guide 4 EUR. Heavy but necessary.

    Free

  2. Landmark

    Dachau Altstadt

    The town's old quarter and palace garden; a quiet break.

    Free
  3. 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Landmark

    Schwabing Leopoldstrasse

    Bohemian district with the Siegestor and cafés.

    Free

  5. Food

    Café Luitpold

    Coffee house from 1888; try the Prinzregententorte (layered chocolate cake).

    ≈ €12 per person
  6. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Landmark

    Glockenbachviertel

    LGBTQ+-friendly neighbourhood with bars and Gärtnerplatz.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Bratwurstherzl ViktualienmarktNuremberg sausages next to the market.
  • LenbachhausBlaue Reiter (Kandinsky, Marc); an alternative to Schwabing.

Day 5 · 10:30–17:00Day trip

Neuschwanstein

  1. Culture

    Neuschwanstein Castle

    2.5 hours by train and bus (Bayern-Ticket) or on a tour. Ludwig's fairy-tale castle; book timed tickets online weeks ahead. The climb takes 30 minutes.

    ≈ €21 per person

  2. Nature

    Marienbrücke

    The bridge with the postcard view of the castle; it may be closed in winter because of ice.

    Free
  3. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Culture

    Hohenschwangau Castle

    Ludwig's childhood castle; combined ticket available.

    ≈ €21 per person

  5. Nature

    Alpsee Lake Walk

    Mountain lake below the castles, with swans.

    Free
  6. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Food

    Füssen Altstadt

    Medieval town; have Käsespätzle (cheese noodles) before the train back.

    ≈ €18 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Schlossrestaurant NeuschwansteinRestaurant below the castle.
  • TegelbergbahnCable car to an Alpine summit; an alternative to the lake.

Day 6 · 09:30–18:00

Deutsches Museum and the Isar

  1. Culture

    Deutsches Museum

    The world's largest science museum; mining, aircraft and a planetarium.

    ≈ €15 per person

  2. Nature

    Isar River Walk

    A winter walk along the river.

    Free

  3. Food

    Wirtshaus in der Au

    Bavarian restaurant specialising in Knödel (dumplings); in the Au district.

    ≈ €20 per person
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Culture

    Müllersches Volksbad

    Art nouveau swimming pool from 1901, with a sauna.

    ≈ €6 per person

  6. Landmark

    Gärtnerplatz

    Round square and theatre; come in the evening.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Der Pschorr ViktualienmarktBavarian food at the edge of the market.
  • Deutsches Museum VerkehrszentrumTransport museum; an alternative to the baths.

Day 7 · 09:30–13:15

Theresienwiese and a gentle farewell

  1. Landmark

    Theresienwiese & Bavaria Statue

    Oktoberfest grounds (September–October); views from the head of the Bavaria statue.

    Free
  2. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  3. Food

    Augustiner-Keller Biergarten

    Chestnut-shaded beer garden seating 5,000; a Mass and Brezn for your farewell.

    ≈ €18 per person

  4. Landmark

    Munich Hauptbahnhof

    S-Bahn to the airport takes 40 minutes; time to say goodbye.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Marienplatz DallmayrLuxury delicatessen and café; good for souvenirs.
  • Alter Botanischer GartenPark next to the station; an alternative to Theresienwiese.

Good to know: 6 things that make a Munich trip easier

  1. An MVV day ticket costs about 9 EUR; the S-Bahn to the airport takes 40 minutes. For Neuschwanstein, take the Bayern-Ticket (train and bus) or a tour.
  2. In December there are Christmas markets (Marienplatz, Tollwood); in winter it is around 0°C with snow. The Alps and Neuschwanstein are under snow, and the beer halls are warm.
  3. A Mass of beer costs 15 EUR (16+ at Oktoberfest), Brezn 2 EUR, Schweinshaxe 20 EUR; you can bring your own food to a beer garden. When tipping, round up the bill.
  4. Eat Weisswurst before noon and peel off the skin; it comes with sweet mustard.
  5. Museums cost 1 EUR on Sundays (the Pinakothek galleries); book Neuschwanstein tickets online weeks ahead.
  6. The Dachau memorial is free and open on Mondays; please stay quiet and respectful.

Spending: ≈ €690 per person for 7 days

  • Food€380
  • Entry and tours€150
  • Local transport€90
  • Other€70

Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Munich?

This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 5; skip it on a short stay.

How much does a day in Munich cost?

In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about €99 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.

What time should you start the day in Munich?

The first stop is at 09:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.

Which season is this itinerary for?

This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.